All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible.

After months without a meteor shower, sky-gazers now have a reason to keep their chins up — the Lyrids are here to kick off ...

In search of postpandemic adventure, the author sailed the icy arctic waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

As climate change melts ice sheets and glaciers, water is being redistributed across the globe — and could end up moving the point of Earth's axis of rotation.

Interest in months-long, globe-trotting cruises is rising among travelers with enough free time (and deep pockets) to make it ...

Most everyone knows that the Northern Lights are gorgeous, but what actually is this phenomenon, and where does it come from?

Top officials in different parts of HHS were put on administrative leave with the option of relocating to a new job in Alaska, Montana, New Mexico or other postings within the Indian Health ...

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE — During a recent visit to the 168th Wing, North Pole, Mayor Larry Terch had ... in support of national security and Alaska’s defense. The mayor had the chance to ...

Research camp on the arctic ice pack at the Geographic North Pole. Image via Matti&Keti ... In the United States, Alaska is home to two polar bear subpopulations. Considered gifted swimmers, polar ...

A major disruption to the Arctic polar vortex has bumped the ring of wind that circles the North Pole off its perch and towards Europe, a new animation shows. The migration could trigger colder ...

A Massachusetts State Police cruiser crashed into a utility pole in Harwich on Sunday morning ... can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @ColRobisheaux.

The magnetic north pole is once again on the move—this time ... continuous alterations in navigational systems across the globe. People use the model to guide aeroplanes and naval vessels ...